James M. McGarvey

James M. McGarvey serves as an Engineering Liaison Office representative at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), where he facilitates technical alignment between engineering teams and procurement functions to support the development and integration of advanced maritime systems. His role is critical in translating complex naval engineering requirements—spanning hydrodynamics, signature management, and sensor integration—into actionable acquisition strategies. He typically handles technical services and engineering support contracts essential to the lifecycle development of naval vessels and underwater platforms, ensuring that procurement actions reflect rigorous technical standards and operational readiness goals. McGarvey maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of defense and aerospace contractors, including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp, and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC. These partnerships are primarily focused on high-performance engineering services, specialized testing, and systems integration for naval platforms. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in naval engineering, often engaging joint ventures and niche technical firms capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent performance and security requirements. McGarvey’s contracting activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the high-stakes, time-sensitive nature of naval systems development. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, the technical specificity of requirements often naturally attracts specialized small firms with niche capabilities in testing, materials, and systems engineering. His primary NAICS focus lies in engineering services (541330) and other professional, scientific, and technical services (541990), with secondary activity in electronic computer manufacturing and facilities support. He procures advanced simulation tools, hydrodynamic test equipment, signature reduction technologies, and specialized materials testing services, demonstrating deep expertise in naval systems engineering, acoustics, and survivability technologies critical to modern fleet modernization.